Rupert Friend Replaces Paul Walker as Lead in New "Hitman" Movie "Agent 47"

Almost a year ago, it was revealed that Paul Walker was cast as the title character in "Agent 47," which is a sequel/reboot of the "Hitman" movie, which was released in 2007 with Timothy Olyphant as the lead.

Since then, Walker has passed away. And now comes word that director Aleksander Bach has cast Rupert Friend, who is best known for playing CIA Agent Peter Quinn on "Homeland," as the lead in "Agent 47."

Even though Walker was a more well-known actor, "Agent 47" producers believe that the franchise is popular enough to cast someone who isn't known to a general audience.

Meanwhile, Walker was also set to play the lead in "The Best of Me," the upcoming Nicholas Sparks adaptation to be directed by Michael Hoffman (The Emperor's Club). That role has now been re-cast, bringing on James Marsden to take over.

@Deaft. I definitely want to see AMERICAN HUSTLE out of those you recently watched. HER, even though I like Spike Jonze, hasn't pulled me in with the trailers. And, honestly, I haven't even viewed the trailers for DALLAS and FURNACE. I need to do that, or I could just go into them both cold, based on your recommendation. Thanks.